APD 000148
This case returns, having been remanded by our decision in Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 992079, decided November 5, 1999, for further consideration and development of the evidence concerning the existence of “state law” which “mandate[d]” that the respondent (claimant), a special education teacher for the appellant (self-insured) at the time of her compensable […]
APD 992884
This appeal is considered in accordance with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On November 19, 1999, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. The stated issue was whether the appellant (claimant) was a seasonal employee, and, if so, the amount of his adjusted average weekly […]
APD 992079
A contested case hearing was held on August 30, 1999, pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act), to resolve the following disputed issue as stated in the benefit review conference (BRC) report: “Is the claimant [respondent] a seasonal employee, and if so, what is the […]
APD 991865
This appeal arises under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On August 3, 1999, a contested case hearing was held. With regard to the issue before him, the hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) was not a seasonal employee and that her average weekly wage (AWW) […]
APD 991168
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on May 19, 1999. The issues at the CCH were: (1) whether respondent/cross-appellant (claimant) was entitled to temporary income benefits (TIBS) based on preinjury earnings that were less […]
APD 970605
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing was held on March 10, 1997. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBS) for the […]
APD 951402
This appeal arises under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing was held on July 13, 1995. The carrier appeals the hearing officer’s determination that the claimant’s compensable right knee injury also extends to and includes a left knee injury, stating that the […]